Junior Consultant - Maritime Consultancy

ConsultancyMaritimeEconomicsJunior

• London

Start your consulting career in the maritime sector by joining our advisory team as an early-career professional. You will support projects across ports, shipping, logistics and maritime infrastructure, working with international colleagues and clients to turn complex data into clear, practical insights.

About Haskoning:

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world.

We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, harnessing our 145 years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society.

Where you will work:

Ocean Shipping Consultants (OSC) is Haskoning's specialist maritime advisory business, providing strategic and economic consultancy services to clients across the global ports, shipping and logistics industries. Since 1985, OSC has built a reputation for delivering market-leading insights on investment opportunities, acquisitions, business strategy and infrastructure development. Operating from offices in the UK, Netherlands, Singapore and Indonesia, our consultants work with a diverse client base ranging from port authorities and terminal operators to international shipping lines, banks and investment funds, delivering projects that shape the future of global trade.

What will you do as a Junior Consultant:

• Conduct high-quality research using a range of sources, critically assessing information and synthesising findings into clear, actionable insights.
• Analyse data and support the preparation of reports, presentations and client deliverables using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Utilise approved generative AI tools responsibly and effectively to enhance research, analysis and project delivery.
• Adhere to best practices relating to the use of AI technologies.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams across different geographies, cultures and levels of seniority.
• Take ownership of assigned workstreams and tasks, ensuring outputs are accurate.
• Contribute to proposal development, business development activities and knowledge-sharing initiatives within the team.

What you bring:

• Strong analytical, numerical and research skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and produce evidence-based insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting ideas to colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse and international teams.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Good digital literacy, including the responsible use of AI and data analysis tools in a professional environment.
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications or equivalent professional experience; previous consultancy, report-writing or proposal development experience is advantageous.
• Interest or experience in maritime, ports, shipping, logistics, transport or infrastructure sectors; additional languages (French/Spanish) and knowledge of tools such as Power BI, Python or Microsoft Copilot are desirable.

What we offer you :

At Haskoning, we believe that the well-being of our employees is essential to our shared success. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional development and personal well-being.

• A solid foundation: A competitive base salary reflecting your skills and experience.
• An attractive compensation package: Including Pension accrual through our own pension fund with an employer contribution of 7% and annual profit sharing, where 40% of our profit is distributed among employees. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase company shares and share in our success.
• Work-life balance: 25 holiday days (based on full-time employment), with the option to purchase an additional 10 days per year and to exchange three public holidays for days that are personally meaningful to you. We work in a hybrid model with flexible hours, home office allowance, and a fully equipped home workspace.
• Development opportunities: A wide range of training and development programs, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks, and various knowledge-sharing groups.
• Informal and inclusive culture: A welcoming and open environment with voluntary social and sports activities, and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning.
• Private medical and dental cover: Fully paid by the company and extended to your family at discounted rates.

You can read more about our benefits on this page. Don’t just take our word for it… in July 2025 we were recognised as the Best Place to Work in the Large Consulting Firm category at the UK’s prestigious New Civil Engineer Awards. This recognises our commitment to putting people first and creating a nurturing employee environment.

Are you interested in working with Haskoning?

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Joe Wade

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